25TH ANNUAL RED MASS

Business awards: Nominations will be accepted through Friday for the Anaheim Business Awards presented by the Chamber of Commerce. The awards, honoring those who created local jobs, will be handed out Nov. 13 at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Information:
anaheimchamber.org
.

Art Marroquin, 714-704-3769

amarroquin@ocregister.com

BREA

Commission: The Planning Commission is having its first meeting in more than a month at 7 p.m. today in the City Council Chambers. The commission will discuss an amendment to the housing element of the General Plan. It will also hold a study session at 6:30 p.m. in the executive conference room to receive project updates.

Chris Haire, 714-704-3707

chaire@ocregister.com

BUENA PARK

Council rules: The City Council will discuss adopting Rosenberg's Rules of Order as the procedure for conduct at future meetings. The change in rules of order is meant to keep the tenants of parliamentary procedure most applicable to local governments, while simplifying the rules. The council meets at 5 p.m. today in City Hall.

Rebecca Kheel, 714-704-3771

rkheel@ocregister.com

THE CANYONS, COTO DE CAZA & LADERA RANCH

Teen Olympics: Teams of four 7th- through 12th-graders have until Oct. 16 to register for the Ultimate Olympics for Teens, scheduled 2-5 p.m. Oct. 19 at Founder's Park in Ladera Ranch. Register: LaderaLife.com

Brooke Edwards Staggs,

949-454-7343

bstaggs@ocregister.com

COSTA MESA

Tenants rights: The Fair Housing Foundation will hold a free workshop from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday to share information about renters' rights and responsibilities, including rent increases, repairs and evictions. The workshop will be held at the Neighborhood Meeting Center, 1845 Park Ave. RSVP by calling 1-800-446-3247, ext. 1104.

Antonie Boessenkool,

714-796-7962

aboessenkool@ocregister.com

CYPRESS

Seniors: The Cypress Senior Center will be offering various programs throughout October at the center, 9031 Grindlay St. Programs include blood and memory screenings. Reservations are recommended. All programs are free and are open to non-residents as well. Information:
cypressrec.com.

Louis Casiano, 714-704-3754

lcasiano@ocregister.com

DANA POINT

Basketball fundraiser: The Capistrano Valley High School boys' basketball team will sell firewood to raise money for their program beginning at 8 a.m. Oct. 13 behind the Doubletree Hotel, 34402 Pacific Coast Highway. Prices range from $50 to $100 depending on the size of the vehicle. Info: 949-859-0734 or short.set@pg.com.

Lindsey Ruta, 949-492-5686

lruta@ocregister.com

FULLERTON

Vision screenings: The Southern California College of Optometry on Friday will provide free vision exams for 200 children from the Santa Ana Unified School District. Youngsters ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade who have failed the district's basic vision screening are eligible for the free vision exams.

Lou Ponsi, 714-704-3730

lponsi@ocregister.com

GARDEN GROVE

Business meeting: The Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee will meet from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday to study legislation that affects businesses. Positions of support or opposition will be communicated to local elected officials. The meeting will be at 12750 Garden Grove Blvd.

Douglas Morino, 714-704-3719

dmorino@ocregister.com

HUNTINGTON BEACH

Scout: Huntington Beach scout Keaton Nalle finished his Eagle Scout Project on Sept. 28 – installing an informational kiosk at Gibbs Park, which has been revamped in recent years to include new vegetation and educational features. The kiosk includes information about the monarch butterfly, which finds a home in the park.

Jaimee Lynn Fletcher,

714-796-7953

jfletcher@ocregister.com

IRVINE

City Council: The council will consider approving the Orange County Fire Authority's $134.5 million reimbursement deal, digitizing and placing campaign filings online and appointing a representative to the Irvine Community Land Trust board of directors. The council meets today at 4 p.m. at 1 Civic Center Plaza. Information: 949-724-6205.

Commission meeting: The Planning Commission meets 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at 505 Forest Ave. There will be a public hearing on the extension of an existing alley to connect to a property on Fairview Street. See the full agenda at lagunabeachcity.net.

Joanna Clay, 949-492-5135

jclay@ocregister.com

LAGUNA WOODS

Members meeting: The residents of United Laguna Woods Mutual last week elected three new board members: Ming-Lee Chang, Howard Klein and Eva Lydick. They will be seated at the annual members' meeting 9:30 a.m. today in the Clubhouse Three auditorium. Information: lagunawoodsvillage.com

Jennifer Karmarkar,

949-837-5200

jkarmarkar@ocregister.com

LA HABRA

Rededication ceremony: The Children's Museum held a rededication ceremony on Monday for Buster the Bus, one of the most popular exhibits at the museum. The exhibit is more than 20 years old and required renovations over the summer, which were paid for by a grant from the Orange County Transportation Authority.

Chris Haire, 714-704-3707

chaire@ocregister.com

LAKE FOREST

Signage plan: The Planning Commission on Thursday will consider a proposal to put up large decorative graphics in the storefront windows of the Guitar Center at El Toro Road and Rockfield Boulevard. The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 25550 Commercentre Drive. Agenda: lakeforestca.gov/agendas

Sarah de Crescenzo,

949-454-7307

sdecrescenzo@ocregister.com

LA PALMA

Beautification committee: The Community Activities and Beautification Committee will meet tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to discuss the selection of the 2014 winter home spotlight and holiday tree lighting. For more information, contact the city at 714-690-3300.

Anders Howmann, 714-704-3754

ahowmann@ocregister.com

LAGUNA HILLS

Health campaign: Parks and Recreation Commissioners voted Wednesday to suggest to City Council members enrollment in the Healthy Eating Active Living Campaign. The campaign is funded by Kaiser Permanente and aims to raise awareness of community health issues and promote healthy eating and exercise.

Megan Nicolai, 949-454-7373

mnicolai@ocregister.com

LOS ALAMITOS

Schools zoning exemption: The Los Alamitos Unified School District's board votes today on a resolution that would prevent city and county zoning from applying to certain non-classroom facilities, like new lights at the Los Alamitos High School track. Neighbors have opposed that project, which they say will be disruptive.

Asher Klein, 714-796-2390

aklein@ocregister.com

MISSION VIEJO

Fall fun: Hometown Halloween, sponsored by the city and hosted by Saddleback Valley Unified School District, is set for 4-8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center. The event includes a costume parade, game booths and crafts. Information: 949-768-0981

Mona Shadia, 949-454-7363

mshadia@ocregister.com

NEWPORT BEACH

Trash contracting: City Council members Leslie Daigle and Tony Petros will talk about privatizing trash pick-up and options for automated collection Wednesday at a meeting of Speak Up Newport. A reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and the program begins at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at 100 Civic Center Drive.

Nicole Shine, 714-796-7964

nshine@ocregister.com

ORANGE

Art meeting: The Orange Art Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Monday at the Community of Christ Church, 393 S. Tustin Ave. Bernard Fallon, a well-known pastelist and photographer, will be the demonstrator and will display his work. To view his work, visit
bernardfallon.com. For further info call 714-538-8069.

Fermin Leal, 714-704-3773

fleal@ocregister.com

PLACENTIA

‘Read and Achieve': Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified District Superintendant Dr. Doug Domene hosts “Read and Achieve with Dr. Domene” on the third Thursday of every month from 4 to 4:30 p.m. through May at the Placentia library meeting room. Information:
placentialibrary.org or call 714-528-1960.

Louis Casiano, 714-704-3794

lcasiano@ocregister.com

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA

Youth program: The City Council on Wednesday will discuss a proposed three-year $330,000 contract with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley to provide an after-school youth program at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center. The meeting starts 7 p.m. at City Hall. Information: cityofrsm.org

Tomoya Shimura, 949-454-7347

tshimura@ocregister.com

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO

Water rate study: Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., a national firm that has studied water rates in several Orange County cities, will conduct a water rate study in San Juan Capistrano. The City Council on Oct. 1 authorized city officials to award a contract for $88,103 after initiating a call for bids in May.

Meghann Cuniff, 949-492-5122

mcuniff@ocregister.com

SANTA ANA

Economic development: The Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce is hosting an economic development summit from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 16 at the Delhi Center. It will include breakfast, lunch and sessions on such topics as marketing, health care and “Why Santa Ana.” Tickets are $45-$55. See
santaanachamber.com.

Ron Gonzales, 714-796-6999

rgonzales@ocregister.com

SEAL BEACH

Feng shui event: The Friends of the Mary Wilson Library announced they will be hosting feng shui author Angi Ma Wong at the library at 3 p.m. Oct. 20. Wong, known as “the Feng Shui Lady,” will teach the Chinese metaphysical art of arranging objects at the free event. More information:
ocpl.org/libloc/sb.

Asher Klein, 714-796-2390

aklein@ocregister.com

STANTON

Noise violations: The City Council will consider creating a fee for when law enforcement has to respond to multiple noise violations. A warning would be issued after the first call, a second call would be a $100 fee, a third would be $250 and a fourth or more would be $500. The council meets at 6:30 p.m. tonight in City Hall.

Rebecca Kheel, 714-704-3771

rkheel@ocregister.com

TUSTIN

Planning meeting: The Planning Commission will meet at 7 tonight to discuss the Irvine Co.'s offer to dedicate land for the future extension of Myford Road and a permit for signs at the Tustin Market Place. The meeting will be in the council chamber at 300 Centennial Way. Information: tustinca.org or 714-573-3106.

Kelly Zhou, 714-796-2212

kzhou@ocregister.com

VILLA PARK

Hockey team: Villa Park High School has joined the Anaheim Ducks High School Hockey League. Parents and players are encouraging residents to attend the team's games played Saturdays at Anaheim Ice, 300 W. Lincoln Ave., Anaheim. The next game is at 10:45 a.m. Saturday against a team from Capistrano Unified.

Fermin Leal, 714-704-3773

fleal@ocregister.com

WESTMINSTER

Called to serve: Residents can apply to serve on the Orange County grand jury until Jan. 24. The panel makes recommendations to county agencies and cities and its next term is July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. The pay is $50 per day and up to $250 a week. Information:
ocgrandjury.org or 714-834-6747.

Daniel Langhorne, 714-704-3704

dlanghorne@ocregister.com

YORBA LINDA

Trick or treat: The Yorba Linda Public Library is hosting a class on how to decorate Halloween-themed cupcakes at 7 p.m. on Thursday at 18181 Imperial Highway. Guests will also get a chance to put their lesson to use by decorating a cupcake of their own. This free class is for adults only. Information: 714-777-2873.

Daniel Langhorne, 714-704-3704

dlanghorne@ocregister.com

FOUNTAIN VALLEY

Senior dance: The Founders Village Senior and Community Center is hosting the Fall Dance for adults 55 and older from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 18. Music by Now and Then and refreshments will be provided. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in advance at the center, 17967 Bushard St. Info: 714-593-4446.

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